Plastic Ocean
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Plastic Ocean
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Author : Charles Moore
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-10-27
Plastic Ocean written by Charles Moore and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Science categories.
The researcher who discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—and remains one of today's key advocates for plastic pollution awareness—inspires a fundamental rethinking of the modern Plastic Age. In 1997, environmentalist Charles Moore discovered the world's largest collection of floating trash—the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ("GPGP")—while sailing from Hawaii to California. Moore was shocked by the level of pollution that he saw. And in the last 20 years, it's only gotten worse—a 2018 study has found that the vast dump of plastic waste swirling in the Pacific Ocean is now bigger than France, Germany, and Spain combined—far larger than previously feared. In Plastic Ocean, Moore recounts his ominous findings and unveils the secret life of plastics. From milk jugs and abandoned fishing gear to polymer molecules small enough to penetrate human skin and be unknowingly inhaled, plastic is now suspected of contributing to a host of ailments, including infertility, autism, thyroid dysfunction, and certain cancers. An urgent call to action, Plastic Ocean's sobering revalations have been embraced by activists, concerned parents, and anyone alarmed by the deadly impact and implications of this man-made environmental catastrophe.
Plastic Ocean Art And Science Responses To Marine Pollution
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Author : Ingeborg Reichle
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2021-07-05
Plastic Ocean Art And Science Responses To Marine Pollution written by Ingeborg Reichle and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-05 with Art categories.
Our oceans are in an ecological crisis due to their contamination with millions of tons of toxic microplastic particles. In just a few years, the volume of microplastic particles will exceed that of plankton in our oceans and turn them into a huge sea of plastic. This publication brings together numerous international art projects related to environmental activities, DIY biotechnology, and science, and draws attention to the irreversible destruction of our marine ecosystems – the current threat posed by the loss of marine animal biodiversity, for example, or the decline in oxygen production due to massive plankton loss. It also presents current scientific findings on sustainable alternatives to plastic.
The Plastic Sea
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Author : Mark E. Jemy
language : en
Publisher: Nearby Software
Release Date :
The Plastic Sea written by Mark E. Jemy and has been published by Nearby Software this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Nature categories.
This book explores the new reality of our oceans, where plastic waste has become a foundational element, creating a new and alien world. It tells the story of our trash and how it has become a habitat, a graveyard, and a warning for humanity. The book covers topics such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the hidden world of microplastics, the devastating impact of "ghost nets" on marine life, and how this pollution ultimately finds its way back to our dinner plates
Plastic Soup
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Author : Michiel Roscam Abbing
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2019-04-04
Plastic Soup written by Michiel Roscam Abbing and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-04 with Nature categories.
Plastics have transformed every aspect of our lives. Yet the very properties that make them attractive—they are cheap to make, light, and durable—spell disaster when trash makes its way into the environment. Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution is a beautifully-illustrated survey of the plastics clogging our seas, their impacts on wildlife and people around the world, and inspirational initiatives designed to tackle the problem. In Plastic Soup, Michiel Roscam Abbing of the Plastic Soup Foundation reveals the scope of the issue: plastic trash now lurks on every corner of the planet. With striking photography and graphics, Plastic Soup brings this challenge to brilliant life for readers. Yet it also sends a message of hope; although the scale of the problem is massive, so is the dedication of activists working to check it. Plastic Soup highlights a diverse array of projects to curb plastic waste and raise awareness, from plastic-free grocery stores to innovative laws and art installations. According to some estimates, if we continue on our current path, the oceans will contain more plastic than fish by the year 2050. Created to inform and inspire readers, Plastic Soup is a critical tool in the fight to reverse this trend.
Trash Vortex
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Author : Danielle Smith-Llera
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2018-01-01
Trash Vortex written by Danielle Smith-Llera and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix into the sandy seafloor and beaches. It ends up inside birds, fish, and other animals, harming them-and ultimately humans. Experts struggle with fear and hope as they work to stop the flood of plastic threatening living organisms across the globe.
Oceans Of Plastic
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Author : Tracey Gray
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2022-06-01
Oceans Of Plastic written by Tracey Gray and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Our oceans are amazing! They are filled with wonderful sea creatures and are essential for a healthy planet. But it’s now estimated that there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than visible stars in the Milky Way. So how can we stop plastic from our homes and cities from ending up floating in oceans far away? By becoming ocean change-makers! Oceans of Plastic explores how ocean systems and swirling currents bring plastics together into massive ocean garbage patches. It also uncovers the floating world of the 'plastisphere' – a mini community of microbes living on ocean plastics – and explains how plastic breaks up, not down, and can even end up on your dinner plate! Oceans of Plastic is packed with great ideas and simple changes that you can make to help our oceans. Become an ocean change-maker in your home, school or community, and inspire others to join you in protecting the future of our oceans. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9 to 12.
Plastic Ocean
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Author : Thirza Schaap
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Plastic Ocean written by Thirza Schaap and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Environment (Aesthetics) categories.
The intention of Plastic Ocean is to create awareness around pollution and to try to prevent the use of plastic. Walking on the beach, Schaap finds plastic that has washed ashore and once at home transforms it into beautiful sculptures. By photographing these sculptures, she tries to evoke an emotional response from the public by creating a contradiction. A clash between the initial aesthetic appeal and after a second look: repulsion and the realization of the tragedy that waste causes.
Island Girls
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Author : Blair Northen Williamson
language : en
Publisher: The Island Writer Press
Release Date : 2022-11-22
Island Girls written by Blair Northen Williamson and has been published by The Island Writer Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-22 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Inspired by a true story, Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic empowers children to help their under-the-sea friends and use their voices to fight against plastic in our oceans. When sisters Sadie and Josie discover their turtle friends think plastic bags are tasty jellyfish, they take a stand to spread awareness about plastics polluting our precious oceans. Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic is a masterfully-illustrated celebration of the beautiful underwater world and a call for all of us to make a change. Book Review 1: "Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Northen Williamson could serve as a marker in time that helps shift plastic pollution back to a time when there was no such thing." -- Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. Book Review 2: "A great illustration of how young children can develop environmental stewardship." -- Global Expeditions Group Book Review 3: "Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Williamson is critical for the younger generation to read. We need future generations who will protect our oceans and this book and its message is the first step towards a different future." -- Animal Ocean Book Review 4: "ISLAND GIRLS: FREE THE SEA OF PLASTIC by Blair Williamson is a good way to convey how plastics harm turtles and our shared ocean." -- The Ocean Project
Talbot The Turtle
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Author : Taylor Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Talbot the Turtle
Release Date : 2023-03-03
Talbot The Turtle written by Taylor Edwards and has been published by Talbot the Turtle this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Join Talbot the Turtle on his journey to find food. Along the way, he discovers the sad effects of plastic pollution on marine life. Young readers learn the importance of reducing plastic use to protect our oceans.
The Impacts Of Plastic Pollution In The North Pacific Ocean And Possible Solutions
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2010-08-28
The Impacts Of Plastic Pollution In The North Pacific Ocean And Possible Solutions written by and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-28 with Nature categories.
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: A, Central European University Budapest (-), course: -, language: English, abstract: Rapid population growth and enormous urban and coastal developments have increased the anthropogenic pollution into the oceans. Human activities may responsible for the decline in biodiversity and productivity of marine ecosystems, resulting in the depletion of human marine food resources (Jenssen, 2003). Furthermore, the marine environment is an important resource for human welfare and health and fortunately in recent years awareness of its intrinsic value has increased (Derraik, 2002). One particular type of threat to marine ecosystems is the pollution from plastics. These particles are a serious treat to the marine biota and human life and entail significant economic and social costs. Further, they reduce the aesthetic and perhaps intrinsic value of the marine environment (Jenssen, 2003). The aim of this paper is to examine the threats from plastic pollution and introduce an interesting case study from the North Pacific Ocean. The paper will describe the current policies and propose market based instruments which can provide solution to the issue.